"Gallipoli Diary, Volume 1" by Ian Hamilton, is a compelling historical record offering a personal look into the Gallipoli Campaign during World War I. Penned by General Sir Ian Hamilton himself, the book chronicles his command and observations as he grapples with the daunting task of facilitating a naval passage to Russia via the Dardanelles. Beginning with his appointment by Lord Kitchener, Hamilton grapples with getting his troops ready for war, revealing the plans, doubts, and strategic thinking involved in facing the formidable Turkish defenses. This intimate account provides a window into the challenges and chaos of war, as seen through the eyes of a man entrusted with a complex and critical mission.
Gallipoli Diary, Volume 1
By Ian Hamilton
A general's firsthand account reveals the intense preparations and strategic gambles behind a pivotal WWI campaign to control a vital sea route.
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About the AuthorGeneral Sir Ian Standish Monteith Hamilton, was a senior British Army officer who had an extensive British Imperial military career in the Victorian and Edwardian eras. Hamilton was twice recommended for the Victoria Cross, but on the first occasion was considered too young, and on the second too senior. He was wounded in action at the Battle of Majuba during the First Boer War, which rendered his left hand permanently injured. Near the end of his career, he commanded the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force in the Gallipoli Campaign of the First World War.
General Sir Ian Standish Monteith Hamilton, was a senior British Army officer who had an extensive British Imperial military career in the Victorian and Edwardian eras. Hamilton was twice recommended for the Victoria Cross, but on the first occasion was considered too young, and on the second too senior. He was wounded in action at the Battle of Majuba during the First Boer War, which rendered his left hand permanently injured. Near the end of his career, he commanded the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force in the Gallipoli Campaign of the First World War.
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